Crawl Space Mold Removal

Crawl spaces offer convenient access to a home’s plumbing and mechanical systems and occasionally serve as small storage areas. Most homeowners don’t access their crawl space unless they need to get to the equipment installed there or unless a potential home buyer is having an inspection performed if the home is for sale. The crawl space is probably a home’s most ignored space, although homeowners would be wise to pay more attention. Why?

Over time, crawl spaces, especially in older homes, attract and retain water and moisture. Excess moisture in a crawl space is not good. It leads to rotting wood, mold, and other issues that can cause structural damage and even allow small animals such as squirrels and rodents to set up residence. And once mold takes hold, its effects, combined with the mustiness of the air in the damp crawl space environment, can permeate and negatively affect the air quality inside your home. Poor indoor air quality is a concern, especially for people with allergies and asthma, as their symptoms can worsen in the presence of a mold infestation.

If you think you have mold in your crawl space or want to test the ambient air quality, Certified Mold Cleaning, LLC can help. We handle all types of mold questions and concerns and are available for air testing and inspections in both residential and commercial properties. As one of Oregon’s top-rated mold remediation companies, we have helped hundreds of customers in the Portland metropolitan and Salem areas and been give us a 5 star customer service rating in customer satisfaction surveys. We know mold, and we remediate it everywhere – from dark attic recesses to out-of-the-way basement and crawl space areas.

What Causes Mold in My Crawlspace?

For mold to take hold and grow, it needs only four ingredients: mold spores, which are already in the air; organic matter, such as wood or insulation; the right temperature; and moisture in the form of water, dampness or humidity.

Of those four ingredients, the one you have the most control over is moisture. Therefore, if you want to avoid an infestation from mold in your crawl space, you have to eliminate that.

Water and moisture get into crawl spaces from three main sources: 1) outside air that enters crawl space vents and increases the level of relative humidity in the crawl space, 2) lack of waterproofing or an improperly graded yard that allows water to enter and accumulate in the crawl space, or 3) moisture evaporating from the soil or foundation walls into the crawl space air. Eliminate the moisture and humidity, and you eliminate the chance of mold growing in your crawl space. A professional mold remediation company can check your crawl space and sample the air to determine if you have a mold problem in the works.

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, it’s time to call the pros at Certified Mold Cleaning:

Do you think you have mold in your crawl space?

Do you want to make sure the crawl space environment is not conducive to mold growth?

Has anyone in your household complained of worsening asthma or allergy symptoms?

Are you getting ready to sell your home?

Are you considering buying a home that has a crawl space?

Are you a realtor or insurance provider who needs to ensure a property is mold-free?

Why Call Certified Mold Cleaning for Crawl Space Mold Remediation?

Certified Mold Cleaning is different from most other mold removal and remediation companies for a ton of reasons. Keep reading to learn more about our company and how our professional mold inspection and remediation services can benefit you.

We are family owned and operated. Unlike the larger franchise companies, we are sized just right to offer you personalized and individualized service, as well as all the attention to detail that is needed to finish every job properly and completely.

We offer free on-site mold inspections with a response time usually 24 hours or less.

We inspect to visually identify mold and determine the cause of moisture or humidity that led to the contamination and provide a detailed recommendation for fixing it.

Our certified master technicians are IICRC-trained and certified. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification organization is the most widely accepted in the industry in terms of standards for the cleaning, inspection, and restoration.

Customers on Yelp and Google consistently give us a 5 star rating in customer service and satisfaction.

As technology leaders, we use the latest processes and technology for eliminating mold, including identifying the source of water entry and providing recommended solutions for reducing moisture.

Most mold remediation projects can be completed in one day and with minimal disruption to the homeowner.

We help you through the insurance claims process and provide you with before-and-after photos, process steps, and recommendations for removing the water problem that led to the mold infestation.

Homeowners receive a mold report that contains photos of the attic area both before and after our work, the mold removal process steps we followed to clean and eliminate the mold, and our recommendations for preventing future infestations.

We are licensed, bonded, and insured.

Our mold remediation comes with a 36-month guarantee that the mold will not return to your property as long as you’ve followed the recommendations noted in our final inspection report.

The Certified Mold Cleaning pros have the expertise to test and remove mold from all types of crawl spaces. If you are a home owner, home buyer, or home seller in the Portland metropolitan or Salem area, and would like to know if your home’s crawl space contains mold, call us today. Or, if you’re a real estate agent, property inspector, or insurer, and you need crawl space mold cleaned and removed from a property of interest, we can help you too. We’ll be onsite promptly and work quickly to inspect and test the area for mold, then implement our proven process for completely eliminating mold from your property.

Responded so promptly to my initial inquiry and the job itself was completely just as efficiently. Staff was helpful and courteous.

5 out of 5 stars

Tarah p -June 9, 2017

As a local real estate agent it is extremely important to have a strong referral base when referring contractors. Certified Mold Cleaning has continued to…

5 out of 5 stars

Amber H -June 9, 2017

I am a real estate broker. Many of my clients have used Certified Mold Cleaning. They are quick to schedule bids and can usually accommodate our schedules to…

5 out of 5 stars

Arna J -June 9, 2017

Very professional and helpful employees. They took the time to explain the process and had very reasonable prices. We were nervous to call in…

5 out of 5 stars

Jen D -June 5, 2017

“They were friendly and professional and got the job done in a timely manner”

5 out of 5 stars

Shawn A -June 5, 2017

Great crew, great pricing, and our buyer’s home inspector said it was the best mold cleanup they’ve ever seen.

5 out of 5 stars

Gloria A -June 4, 2017

Very experienced. On time and the work was completed with excellent results. Easy to make appointments to remove the mold!

5 out of 5 stars

Cheryl T -June 4, 2017

It looks so great, like there was never a problem. And the guys were fast, efficient and very nice.

5 out of 5 stars

Stacy B -June 4, 2017

I think you guys are amazing and recommend you to all my clients who need your services!

5 out of 5 stars

Tammy D -June 4, 2017

Always perfect!!!!

5 out of 5 stars

Amy K -June 4, 2017

Very professional, fast and reasonable!

5 out of 5 stars

Scott C -June 4, 2017

Did the job at 1/4 the price of our other bid. Good work. Other company tried to gauge me. Will use you for all future problems

5 out of 5 stars

Bob B -June 2, 2017

Did exactly what was expected. Workers left no mess behind. There was substantial dry rot uncovered, but no mention of it. Ended up expanding the holes in the drywall (x2) in order to repair all of the dry rot and removed more soggy insulation – hence the 9 out of 10.

4.5 out of 5 stars

Helen L -June 1, 2017

Very courteous, knowledgeable, professional and reasonably priced.

5 out of 5 stars

Kevin M -June 1, 2017

Nick was great! Thanks!

5 out of 5 stars

Shawn A -June 1, 2017

Great crew and great pricing

5 out of 5 stars

Adina -May 23, 2017

Wonderful job with management and residents alike 🙂

5 out of 5 stars

Wade A -May 18, 2017

Very pleased

4.5 out of 5 stars

Sara G -May 18, 2017

Great, so far no mold regrowth.

5 out of 5 stars

John T -May 17, 2017

“Was happy with the report. Only comment would be it would have been nice to have before and after pictures.”